National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on private sector players to move beyond being mere spectators in the legislative process, urging them to actively engage in shaping laws that impact the country’s economy.
Speaking during the closing session of a two-day engagement between the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and the House leadership, the Speaker emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between Parliament and the private sector. The discussions brought together KEPSA members and chairs of key parliamentary committees to deliberate on policies affecting Kenya’s economic growth.
“Legislation is not a preserve of Parliament. In the process of developing laws, we should work together and help this country,” Wetang’ula said.
The high-level roundtable, themed “From Policy to Practice Delivering through Business and Government Partnership,” focused on key economic issues including the cost of doing business, infrastructure development, digital economy productivity, artificial intelligence, and governance.
In his remarks, the Speaker encouraged House committees to hold sector-specific consultations with KEPSA and other stakeholders, pledging his full support for such engagements.
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“I give you liberty to have sectorial meetings with KEPSA and other stakeholders, and to bring your conclusions and resolutions to the floor of the House,” Wetang’ula told MPs.
He further urged KEPSA to ensure that its critiques of Parliament are grounded in factual evidence to enable meaningful action.
“Let us bake the cake together, let us eat the cake together. This country has great potential—but we must change,” the Speaker said.
He added that trust and collaboration between the private sector and government were key to achieving sustainable development.
The three-day forum aimed to strengthen partnerships between business leaders and policymakers in identifying practical solutions to economic challenges.
By Obegi Malack
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